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helped draft and analyze Senate Bill 351, which allows Tribal governments to join other Oregon governmental entities in utilizing the Oregon Short Term Fund for deposits. The fund is administered by the Oregon State Treasury and is an option for more than 1,000 governmental entities, including cities, counties and school districts. The fund stood at $11.5 billion as of June 30 and gives local governments and the state a place to keep funds in between when revenue is collected and when bills come …

and methods. 2003 - A new 36-unit family housing community was under construction in Grand Ronde. Meant for moderate-income families, the development includes mostly duplexes, grouped around a covered central meeting place with a fire pit and toddler playground. "There's always been a great need for family housing in Indian Country," said Linda Layden, the Tribe's Housing director. "And it's been a long time in coming. So it's great to meet that need." 1998 - The Tribe and Spirit Mountain …

and comfort and advise on what the final process would be. The facility is so clean, welcoming and open to the ability to mingle with others in a “feels like home” environment. All we could say to each other was, “Can you believe how great this place is??” over and over. Special thanks to Peggy Shaver, LPN Administrator; Susan Joubert, RN Case manager; and Valentina Vittori-McKinley, RN, Hospice Nurse Case manager, Serenity Hospice. They were open to my contacting them anytime and made it easy to speak …

the word “entitled” in the Enrollment Ordinance as being alive on Aug. 13, 1954, and born to a Tribal member. “Today we are overjoyed to bring 20 applications for Restoration Roll corrections forward,” Kennedy said in a prepared statement. “We are grateful to the leadership shown by previous Tribal Councils who recognized the need for a Tribal process that could add Tribal members to the Restoration Roll. It was their foresight and commitment that put the process into place and gave us …

. “We have changed from a lecture-driven event to an engagement that focuses on more personal interaction between the presenters and the guests.” Short presentations and talks will occur throughout the day. The gym area at Chachalu will include hands-on opportunities for delving into Chinookan art as well as a place to meet artists and view examples of their work. “We hope the community will feel welcome to come to the museum and engage,” Edwards says. For those who enjoy the traditional lecture …

honors,” he said. “Without my Tribe, family, flute makers and production team, none of it would be possible.” In 2018, he wrote and recorded “A Special Place” to commemorate the 150 th anniversary of Oregon State University, where he teaches Native American flute in the College of Liberal Arts and facilitates an annual Native American flute circle that holds the world record for most players. His most recent release, “Rising Moon,” is a two-disc set with 28 songs. The first disc includes …

walked on Nov. 29, 2020. Edwards Funeral Home in University Place, Wash., is assisting the family. At press time, no funeral service had been planned. Rodney Lyle Thomas June 11, 1949 – Dec. 18, 2020 Tribal Elder Rodney Lyle Thomas walked on Dec. 18, 2020. Wiefels Cremation and Funeral Services in Palm Springs, Calif., is assisting the family. At press time, no funeral service had been planned. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

and lounge, banquet and meetings rooms, children’s play area, video arcade, RV park and expansion of its gaming space. The development would add approximately 36,000 square feet to the existing building and the RV development was expected to feature up to 150 spaces. 1991 – The Grand Ronde senior meal site was completed, giving Tribal Elders a place to gather and enjoy a hot lunch together Tuesday through Thursday. The meal site was built by maintenance crew member Greg Leno, Tribal Elder Russ Leno …

of Andy Riggs Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 1 on Gold Creek Access Road. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Police officer hold occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Felony assault arrest occurred in the 700 block of Northeast Fourth Place in Willamina. Criminal mischief reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Criminal mischief reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Attempt …

to the ideology many in America believed called “manifest destiny.” As a tactic to eradicate the Natives, the United States devised a plan of eliminating their most important resource. By the end of the 1800s, almost no bison were left and Native people were forcefully moved onto Reservations. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established and the remaining bison roamed the park as a refuge. “The same U.S. government that had driven the animal to near extinction in the first place now …